The Northern State of North Dakota Quiz

Answer: Western meadowlark

The Western meadowlark was named the state bird in 1947. They have a yellow breast and yellow throat. They nest on the ground and feed on insects, grain and weed seed.

Answer: Chokecherry

The state of North Dakota designated the chokecherry as the official state fruit in 2007. Chokecherries are common all across the state. Although the leaves, bark, stem, and seed pit are toxic, the fruit is delicious.

Answer: Native American language

"Dakota" is a Native American or Sioux word that means "friend." President James Buchanan signed the bill creating the Dakota Territory in 1861. On November 2, 1889, both North and South Dakota were admitted to the Union, becoming the 39th and 40th states.

Answer: True

North Dakota has a large dairy industry. Because of this, in 1983, milk was named the State Beverage. Milk has been called a nearly perfect food; a source of protein, calcium, and several other important nutrients.

Answer: Northern pike

The Northern pike is a large fish that was designated the State Fish in 1969. The large number of these fish has resulted in a national reputation for sports fishing for the state.

Answer: True

North Dakota designated the convergent lady beetle or ladybug as the official state insect in 2011. A common species throughout the State the convergent lady beetle is mainly a solitary species that makes most of its meals on aphids.

Answer: Western wheatgrass

North Dakota designated western wheatgrass as the official state grass in 1977. This is a tough native prairie grass that once covered nearly the entire state. It is used to make hay and for pasture.

Answer: Wild Prairie rose

North Dakota designated the wild prairie rose as the official state flower in 1907. The wild prairie rose has five bright pink petals with a cluster of yellow stamens in the center. The petals and rose hips are edible by humans and animals.

Answer: The Peace Garden State

The Nickname of North Dakota is "The Peace Garden State". Located in Rolette
County on the US/Canada border, the International Peace Garden was built in 1932 and marks the longest unguarded border in the world. The Peace Tower monument was built as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations in 1980.

Answer: American elm

North Dakota designated the American elm as the official state tree in 1947.
Common throughout the state of North Dakota, the American elm often reaches 120 feet or taller. Unfortunately, the graceful American elm is vulnerable to a devastating pathogen called Dutch elm disease.